The 2008 M3 is a 2- or 4-door, up to 5-passenger luxury sports coupe, convertible sports car, or luxury sports sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging from the Sedan to the Convertible.
Upon introduction, the Sedan is equipped with a standard 4.0-liter, V8, 414-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. The Convertible is equipped with a standard 4.0-liter, V8, 414-horsepower engine that achieves 13-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 6-Speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims, and a 7-Speed manual transmission is optional.
The 2008 M3 is redesigned for 2008.